Chapter 489

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Adelaide didn’t indulge her this time. Her tone was calm, almost cold, “Luna Skye, you’re right. It’s my problem. Almost our entire family is gone. It’s truly inauspicious.”
“Here’s what I propose. Go back and check what my mother gave you. Return it all to me. I’ll also have Valentin calculate what you’ve given my mother over the years and return it.”
“Once both sides have settled the accounts, there’ll be no more grudges or barriers. You won’t feel the sting of bad luck when you see these items. As for the mating gift for Melinda, it never left our pack.”
“Fortunately, you didn’t accept it back then. Otherwise, if anything happened to the Silverlight Pack, I’d be blamed for it.”
Luna Skye’s face twitched. “This… that’s not what I meant. I’m not blaming you. I’m saying your people don’t know how to handle things properly. Your mother and I are sisters, blood–related. We don’t need to be so calculative.”
“No more discussion. Let’s do it this way. After you go back and take stock, I’ll send someone tomorrow to return what should be returned and collect what should be collected.”
Adelaide turned her head away, no longer paying attention to her. Whatever else Luna Skye had to say, she didn’t care to listen.
In the Packhouse conference hall, Alpha Howell heard that Adelaide was insisting on taking Melinda away from the Soulrend Pack and dissolving her mating with Dwight.
He was furious.
He wasn’t dead yet–when did it become Adelaide’s place to make decisions for Melinda?
He was about to have Adelaide summoned when Lance arrived.
Caldwell had fetched him from the Ministry of Justice, briefing him on the situation, prompting Lance to leave work immediately and rush over.
Striding into the Packhouse conference hall, Lance overheard Alpha Howell’s roar: “How dare she take charge of Melinda and push for a bond dissolution? With me around, I’ll see her try!”
No sooner had Alpha Howell finished than a purple figure flashed by. Lance strode in, his gaze sweeping the room coldly.
The Soulrend Pack members all rose to greet him, but he ignored them, focusing on Alpha Howell.
In a calm tone, Lance said, “Were you just speaking of my Luna? What exactly has she done wrong? Did she save Melinda’s life or did she insist on taking Melinda away from that brute Dwight? Destroying a mating? What kind of mating is life–threatening? Since you’ve always been tight–lipped, keep it shut. Since you don’t fear losing face, endure it. And don’t dare contradict me.”
Alpha Howell’s face twisted in anger, especially with Alpha Manfred and others watching–he was utterly humiliated.
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< 1/3 489 +5 Free Coins Alpha Manfred harbored respect and fear for Alpha Lance. He quickly offered him a seat, intending to discuss matters calmly. The bond dissolution was now secondary; their main worry was the potential wrath of Lycan Erasmus and Clarissa. Moreover, with Dwight’s current temperament, who knew what further chaos he might unleash? This time, Melinda had narrowly escaped death. What if she hadn’t? The entire Soulrend Pack could have been dragged down. Above Alpha Manfred were the family elders. So, regardless of Alpha Howell’s objections, as long as Melinda’s well–being was ensured, they were willing to cooperate. Dwight, once the pack’s golden boy, was now a liability. Even if they wanted to support him, they had no choice but to cut their losses. As Lance sat down, the room fell silent. Lance had no intention of elaborating. He was there to support Melinda; the specifics were left to Adelaide. He trusted Adelaide to make the right choices for Melinda. Sometimes, people hesitate to take decisive steps when lacking family support. But when utterly disappointed in one’s kin, a supportive figure can be the catalyst for renewed strength. Adelaide, during her darkest times, had been buoyed by her family elders. She understood the importance of support in dire straits. This time, no matter the opposition, she was determined to take Melinda away. On the surface, it seemed like an overreach into another pack’s affairs, but in reality, there were no other options. Adelaide and Melinda had given Alpha Howell and Luna Skye a chance, but it only led to disappointment. It even almost cost Melinda’s life. Caldwell’s detailed reports suggested he’d embedded his people within the Soulrend Pack. Adelaide had deployed Georgina and Paige as precautions, yet there were always unforeseen loopholes. If someone was hell–bent on sabotage, it was impossible to prevent every incident. Knowing Lance had arrived, Adelaide had Paige and Paige keep a close watch on Melinda while she updated Lance on the situation, Lance, upon seeing her approach, stepped outside to speak privately. “I won’t return to the pack tonight. I’m staying here to take Melinda away tomorrow. Keep an eye on Cedric’s studies,” Lance said. 2/3 ||| O 三 17:24 Tue, 5 Aug 489 37 % 25 Free Coing “Don’t worry, Caldwell will supervise. Do you need me to stay here?” Lance asked, gently holding her long hair. “No. Paisley and I will manage. Paige is also here.” She paused. “Mainly, Melinda isn’t in good shape. With Luna Skye and the old Luna causing trouble, I can’t re